ECHOtape

What ECHOtape does

ECHOtape is a privately held, family-owned specialty adhesive tape manufacturer founded in 1973 and headquartered in Chino, California. The company designs, sources, and sells a broad portfolio of high-performance adhesive tapes built on three core adhesive chemistries — rubber-based, acrylic, and synthetic rubber — applied across 16+ product categories including double-sided tapes, masking and painter's tapes, stucco tapes, duct and gaffer tapes, insulation facing tapes, foil tapes, vinyl tapes, mesh tapes, and surface protection films. Product specifications are engineered for demanding trade environments, with UV resistance ranging from 14 to 180 days, cold-temperature acrylic adhesion for metal-building insulation, and residue-free removal claims for stucco, painter, and abatement use cases.

The company serves professional contractors and industrial buyers across the USA and Canada, with primary personas including stucco contractors, painters, insulation contractors, manufacturers, and mold/asbestos abatement firms, plus secondary use cases for general contractors and trade show professionals. Its go-to-market is a hybrid direct-to-customer e-commerce motion on echotape.com (with a proprietary Find-A-Tape selection tool, individual-roll and case-volume pricing, free shipping on 2+ cases in continental USA, and a 15% first-order email subscription incentive) combined with a North American distributor network that includes Foundation Building Materials, Veritiv, and L&W Supply. Marketing is conducted through content marketing, SEO-optimized product pages, email capture, and named-customer testimonials.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical tape SKUs at unit or case pricing, with no subscription, licensing, or platform model. The business has no institutional investors, no public reporting, no documented M&A, no disclosed patents, and no certifications on file, and operates bilingually in English and French to support its North American footprint.

Name

ECHOtape

Legal name

ECHOtape

Website

https://echotape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ECHOtape is a family-owned specialty adhesive tape manufacturer founded in 1973, based in Chino, California, selling high-performance rubber, acrylic, and synthetic rubber tapes through e-commerce and a North American distributor network to professional contractors in stucco, painting, insulation, and industrial manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Adhesive Tapes

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA), Backer Rods, Tapes & Joint Accessories (IMADAOAL), Adhesives, Sealants, Caulks & Tapes Retail (CRAIADAL)

Keywords

• Specialty adhesive tapes
• Double sided tape
• Masking tape
• Insulation facing tape
• Stucco tape

Headquarters

HQ city

Chino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Adhesive Tape Sales: ECHOtape generates revenue through direct sales of high-performance specialty adhesive tapes. Products are sold in various formats including individual rolls and case quantities with volume discounts. The company offers a comprehensive product catalog covering 16+ tape categories including double-sided tape, masking tape, stucco tape, insulation tape, vinyl tape, foil tape, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ECHOtape manufactures and sells high-performance specialty adhesive tapes for professional contractors, manufacturers, and trades. Its product portfolio spans 16+ categories — including double-sided tapes, masking and painter's tapes, stucco tapes, duct and gaffer tapes, insulation facing tapes, foil tapes, vinyl tapes, and seaming/construction tapes — each engineered with proprietary adhesive chemistries (rubber, acrylic, synthetic rubber/resin) for specific end-use performance such as clean removal, UV resistance (14–180 days), weather resistance, and vapor barrier sealing. Products are sold by the roll and by the case, with volume discounts, through the company's own e-commerce site and an established network of North American distributors.

Product overview

ECHOtape is a family-owned specialty adhesive tape company founded in 1973, operating as a single-product manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance tape products rather than a unified platform. The product line spans multiple categories including: Double-Sided Tapes (DC-K048A, DC-M012P, DC-U032A, DC-T274A, DC-M158A, DC-U101A, DC-W188F) for temporary and permanent mounting, bonding, and carpet installation; Masking and Painter's Tapes (MK-K5497, MK-K5417, VI-N6149, VI-N6120) for painting, stucco, and general masking applications; Duct and Gaffer Tapes (CL-W6064, CL-W6033, CL-W6045, CL-W6089, CL-W6059) for industrial, professional, and construction use; Seaming and Construction Tapes (VI-N6103, VI-V6460, FB-K4329, FB-K4347, PE-M4535, FO-V2344/V2348) for insulation, vapor barriers, and building envelope sealing; Insulation Facing Tapes (FS-G7731, FS-G7732, FS-G7735, FS-G7736, FS-G7739, FS-J7744, FS-J7754, FS-K7768, MT-A7772) specifically designed for use with Lamtec, ASJ, FSK, and foil-faced insulation in metal buildings; Specialty Products (ME-W8306 fiberglass mesh tape, PR-N3287 protective window film). The company serves professional contractors, manufacturers, painters, and tradeshow/event professionals across construction, automotive, electronics, and packaging industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DC-K048A Strong Double Sided Tape for Temporary Hold An extremely strong double-sided tape with high-performance rubber adhesive for temporary mounting or bonding on smooth surfaces such as wood, fabric, and porous substrates; removes cleanly from most hard and smooth surfaces.
• DC-M012P Clear Double Sided Tape for Permanent Mounting and Bonding An extremely strong, aggressive double-sided tape with high-performance acrylic adhesive for permanent bonding of difficult substrates including plexiglass, rubber, plastic, metal, and steel.
• DC-U032A White Double Sided Tape for Permanent Mounting and Bonding An extremely powerful, weather-resistant double-sided tape with acrylic adhesive for permanent bonding on almost all surfaces, including smooth and rough/textured surfaces, for indoor and outdoor use.
• DC-T274A General Purpose Clear Double Sided Tape for Mounting Bonding (Paper) A general purpose double-sided tape with quick-stick acrylic adhesive for everyday applications in offices, warehouses, workshops, and classrooms; adheres to textiles, films, papers, plastic, and metal.
• DC-M158A Clear Double Sided Polyester Tape for General Purpose Mounting and Bonding A permanent double-sided polyester tape with quick-stick acrylic adhesive that can be repositioned within 60 seconds on hard surfaces, designed for mounting and bonding lightweight objects.
• DC-U101A Clear Double Sided Tape for Permanent Mounting and Bonding A double-sided UPVC tape with high-bond acrylic adhesive and high peel strength for product assembly, difficult bonding and seaming, and lamination onto EPDM rubber, plastic, glass, and urethane foams.
• DC-W188F Double Sided Removable Carpet Tape A double-sided removable carpet tape with powerful adhesive that leaves no residue, for trade shows, conventions, and temporary flooring installation; also used for vapor barrier film holding and cleanroom containment.
• MK-K5497 Blue Painter's Indoor/Outdoor Paper Masking Tape (14 Day) A 5.1-mil blue painter's tape with synthetic rubber (resin) adhesive for indoor and outdoor masking; removes cleanly for up to 14 days without drying out or losing holding power and includes outdoor UV protection.
• MK-K5417 Utility Grade General Purpose Paper Masking Tape A 5.5-mil utility grade masking tape with blended rubber-based adhesive, water and oil resistant, used for packaging, bundling, holding, splicing, and tabbing.
• VI-N6149 UV Resistant 30-Day Stucco Masking Tape A UV-resistant red polyethylene stucco tape with high-performance rubber adhesive for protecting windows, door frames, and moldings during exterior stucco work; removes cleanly within 30 days across weather conditions.
• VI-N6120 Multi Purpose No Residue Polyethylene Vinyl Tape A versatile polyethylene vinyl tape with ultra-heavy duty construction and synthetic rubber adhesive that leaves little to no residue when removed within 7–10 days, for stucco, abatement, masking, seaming, and color coding.
• CL-W6064 Industrial Strength Utility Grade Duct Tape An industrial-grade duct tape with advanced adhesive technology offering superior holding power while remaining easy to tear and apply, for temporary holding, polyethylene sheeting repair, ductwork, and color coding.
• CL-W6033 Matte Black Professional Gaffer's Tape A professional matte black gaffer tape that is durable, non-reflective, conforms to irregular surfaces, and leaves no residue; used to secure cords, wires, cables, and suspended lighting.
• CL-W6045 Premium Grade 7-Day Stucco Duct Tape A premium polyethylene-coated cloth stucco tape for one-step stucco application that resists high temperatures, wind, and moisture; tears by hand and leaves minimal residue within 7 days.
• CL-W6089 Premium Grade 60-Day Stucco Duct Tape (Red) A premium polyethylene-coated red cloth tape for protecting windows, profiles, and door frames during exterior stucco application; resists high temperatures, wind, and moisture with up to 60-day UV resistance for 2- or 3-step stucco processes.
• CL-W6059 Premium Grade 60-Day Stucco Duct Tape (Gray) A premium gray polyethylene-coated cloth stucco tape with 60-day outdoor durability for protecting windows and door frames during stucco application, resisting high temperatures, wind, and moisture.
• VI-N6103 High Performance White Vinyl Seaming Tape A single-face waterproof tape with aggressive high-performance adhesive for seaming polyethylene barriers in crawl space encapsulation and vapor barriers under slabs across wide temperature ranges.
• VI-V6460 Embossed Vinyl Seaming & Patching Tape A single-face acrylic adhesive tape that conforms to various surfaces, used primarily for seaming and patching vinyl-faced insulation in metal buildings.
• FB-K4329 High Strength Kraft Flatback Tape A high-strength flatback kraft tape with specially formulated rubber adhesive for excellent adhesion to heavy kraft paper, used for seaming, tabbing, splicing, carton sealing, and food packaging.
• FB-K4347 High Tensile Kraft Flatback Tape A high tensile flatback kraft tape for seaming and tabbing applications that adheres to most surfaces and performs well in varied humidity and temperature conditions; suitable for paper packaging, food packaging, and carton sealing.
• FS-G7731 All Weather Lamtec WMP-VR Facing Tape An all-weather tape for sealing, seaming, and repairing tears on Lamtec WMP-VR coated insulation in metal buildings, with cold-temperature acrylic adhesive and excellent vapor barrier properties.
• FS-G7732 All Weather Lamtec WMP-VR-R Plus Facing Tape An all-weather tape for sealing, seaming, and repairing tears on Lamtec WMP-VR-R Plus coated insulation in metal buildings, offering strong adhesion and exceptional low-temperature performance.
• FS-G7735 All Weather Lamtec WMP-10/PSK Facing Tape An all-weather tape for sealing, seaming, and repairing tears on Lamtec WMP-10/PSK coated insulation used in metal buildings, creating strong bonds with exceptional low-temperature performance.
• FS-G7736 All Weather Lamtec WMP-50 Metal Facing Tape An all-weather tape for sealing, seaming, and repairing tears on Lamtec WMP-50 insulation used in metal buildings, creating an excellent vapor barrier with low water vapor transmission rate (WVTR).
• FS-G7739 All Weather EHP VR-R Plus Facing Tape An all-weather facing tape for EHP VR-R Plus insulation, creating strong bonds and excellent vapor barriers in metal building applications.
• FS-J7744 All Weather ASJ Kraft Insulation Facing Tape An all-weather ASJ Kraft insulation facing tape for sealing and seaming ASJ (All Service Jacket) insulation in various building applications.
• FS-J7754 All Weather ASJ Poly Insulation Facing Tape An all-weather ASJ poly insulation facing tape for sealing and seaming poly-faced insulation materials in building applications.
• FS-K7768 All Weather FSK Insulation Facing Tape An all-weather FSK (Foil/Scrim/Kraft) insulation facing tape for sealing and repairing foil-faced insulation in various building applications.
• MT-A7772 All Weather Aluminum Foil Tape An all-weather aluminum foil tape for sealing, repairing, and joining aluminum-backed insulation and vapor barriers in building and HVAC applications.
• PE-M4535 All Weather Construction Seaming Tape An all-weather construction seaming tape for sealing and joining construction materials, vapor barriers, and polyethylene films in various building applications.
• FO-V2344 / V2348 Single Sided Thermal Break Tape A single-sided acrylic foam tape for thermal break applications, available in 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch thickness, used in construction to prevent thermal bridging.
• ME-W8306 Self-Adhesive Fiberglass Reinforcing Mesh Tape A self-adhesive fiberglass reinforcing mesh tape with powerful adhesive, primarily used by stucco contractors to reinforce architectural foam shapes and trim profiles in exterior stucco construction; can also be used for drywall joint reinforcement.
• PR-N3287 Self-Adhesive Protective Film for Windows A self-adhesive protective film for windows providing temporary protection against stucco, paint, and mortar overspray; easy to unwind and apply by hand, UV resistant for 180 days, used by stucco contractors, painters, masons, builders, and renovators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 to 180 days UV resistance depending on product line
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tape Jungle: Online specialty tape retailer selling a broad assortment of industrial, double-sided, masking, and duct tapes direct to SMB and consumer buyers — closely mirroring ECHOtape's e-commerce-led, multi-category specialty tape model.
• NADCO Tapes & Labels: Smaller North American specialty tape converter and distributor serving industrial, construction, and packaging customers with custom and stock tape products — comparable size and customer mix to ECHOtape.
• Pro Tapes & Specialties: Specialty tape converter and distributor offering custom and branded tape products including gaffer, double-sided, masking, and foil tapes — overlapping with ECHOtape's specialty tape assortment and contractor-focused positioning.
• Scapa Industrial: Global manufacturer of specialty adhesive tapes for industrial, construction, and insulation applications including double-sided, foamed, and high-performance bonding tapes — comparable in formulation-driven specialty positioning.
• Intertape Polymer Group (IPG): North American manufacturer of cloth, foil, masking, double-sided, and specialty industrial tapes for construction, packaging, and industrial end-markets — a comparable specialty tape manufacturer with overlapping construction/insulation use cases.
• Shurtape Technologies: Manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes for packaging, masking, HVAC, and specialty industrial applications, serving pro contractors and distributors in North America — directly comparable in product mix and channel.

Emerging players

• Adchem Corporation: Specialty pressure-sensitive adhesive tape manufacturer focused on industrial bonding, mounting, and splicing applications — comparable in formulation-driven specialty positioning but serving more industrial/OEM customers.

Regional players

• Cantech Industries: Canadian manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes for packaging, construction, and industrial markets — operates in a comparable product space and shares geographic overlap with ECHOtape's Canadian footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Tesa SE: Global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for industrial, professional, and consumer applications — broad incumbent competitor with comparable chemistries and specialty product lines.
• 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division: Dominant global incumbent offering a vast portfolio of masking, double-sided, foil, duct, and specialty tapes under brands like Scotch and Tartan — competes with ECHOtape across virtually every category but at significantly greater scale and distribution reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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